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Update - November 15th, 2019

This month, we were able to wrap up the CAD aspect of the project and start assembling our various components based of our designs. Below are the initial CAD models for GRIP. Changes will be made as we move through the year.

Update - December 13th, 2019

This month, we were able to bring GRIP from our models into real life. With the frame, detection system, and motor controls coming together, GRIP is going through major changes and we are ahead of schedule. Below is a picture of GRIP's frame.

Update - January 17th, 2020

This month, we were able to combine our various electronic components such as the ESCs and batteries to the motors. With the motors and the frame each being separately completed, it is now time to combine them together along with the nozzles and motor mounts. Below are some pictures of the motor mounts, motors, nozzles, and the combined ESC-battery system.

Update - February 21st, 2020

This month, we finished attaching all the motors to the nozzles as well as attaching those motor-nozzle systems to the frame of the robot. To attach the motor-nozzle system to the frame, we needed to 3D-print custom motor mounts adjusted for the size of the frame. Upon connecting the motor-nozzle system to the frame, we tested the nozzle to see if it propels in the air, which it did. Secondly, we started to connect the dry tube, the part of the robot that houses all the electronics robot, to the ROV. We have not finished attaching and waterproofing the dry tube yet, as it will take a few more weeks of work. Below are the images of individual motor-nozzle systems and the current state of our ROV frame.